I would also argue that "Theresa May, hobbled minority party leader whose principle action so far has been to shoot her own party in the face" beats the ever-loving shit out of "Theresa May, Tory's dream of Maggie Thatcher reborn."

On the face of it, I generally agree. Though it's still a bit of a blurry area for me.

People can criticise the Tories' soundbite led campaign all they want (and so they should because it was pathetic), but it's hard not to agree with the fact that it would of been nice to have a strong and stable™ government for the times ahead. Whether we like it or not, Brexit is looming and Brussels seem sick of our shit before talks have even begun.

On the other hand, the Conservatives were the only party who realistically had a chance of achieving a strong majority. And a wounded May/Conservative party is unquestionably preferable over Thatcher 2: Judgement Day. Still, I can't help but think of the 'victory' for Labour here as a silver lining to a looming cloud. Now we go into a the negotiations with a divided country and the possibility of the government falling apart in a few months times. It's political turmoil.

Though it's nice to feel a modicum of hope. If the Tories had got their massive majority then I'm not sure I would feel anything positive at all.